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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristen M. Sharp, MD.
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Dr. Kristen M. Sharp, MD is an obstetrician and gynecologist in Madison, WI specializing in obstetrics & gynecology. She graduated from Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine. Dr. Kristen M. Sharp, MD is affiliated with UnityPoint Health, UW Health, University of Wisconsin Health (UW Health) and UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN MEDICAL FOUNDATION INC.
1102 South Park Street
Madison, WI 53715
7102 Mineral Point Road
Madison, WI 53717
Endometrial Ablation
Endometrial ablation is a procedure that destroys and removes a thin layer of the uterine lining. It is usually performed to treat heavy menstrual bleeding, especially if bleeding cannot be controlled by medications. After an endometrial ablation, periods often stop completely. If they do not, they are much lighter and easier to manage.
There are many different ways that the uterine lining can be removed, including radiofrequency, heat, microwaves, and cold. Ablations are usually performed with local anesthetic by an OB/GYN. A probe is inserted into the uterus through the vagina, and the end of the probe is expanded or moved around to access the uterine lining. Cramping and discharge afterwards are normal, but the procedure is not particularly painful.
Endometrial ablation is not for everyone. It shouldn't be done by women who have reached menopause, or women with uterine cancer or uterine infections. It is important to remember that an endometrial ablation does not remove the uterus or ovaries, so regular pelvic exams are still important after this procedure. Women who are considering endometrial ablation should also be done having children. Pregnancy is possible after an endometrial ablation, though not likely. If pregnancy does occur, an ablation increases the risks of miscarriage and other problems, so reliable birth control must be used after endometrial ablation all the way through menopause.
Hysterectomy (Uterus Removal)
A hysterectomy is an extremely common surgery performed to remove the uterus. Sometimes the fallopian tubes, ovaries, or cervix will be removed as well. A woman who has had a hysterectomy will no longer have periods and cannot get pregnant.
There are a variety of reasons that women have hysterectomies, including:
It is important to note that having any of these conditions does not necessarily mean that a hysterectomy is necessary. There are other available treatment options in most cases.
Although the uterus is responsible for a period, it is the ovaries that control the hormonal changes that women go through every month. So if a woman has a hysterectomy but keeps her ovaries, she might still experience hormonal swings every month even if she no longer has a period. Alternately, if a younger woman has a hysterectomy where her ovaries as removed, she will essentially be in immediate menopause.
A hysterectomy can be performed traditionally through one large cut in the abdomen, laparoscopically using tiny incisions and small tools, or through the vagina. Full recovery may take four to six weeks. After a hysterectomy, patients might experience sexual changes such as vaginal dryness or a change in libido. It is common to experience strong emotions after a hysterectomy, including both grief and relief. If a patient's ovaries were removed, they may be at higher risk for certain diseases, such as heart disease and osteoporosis. Taking hormonal birth control might reduce this risk.
Hysteroscopy
A hysteroscopy is a diagnostic procedure performed to examine the inside of the uterus. A thin tube with a camera and light at the end, called a hysteroscope, is inserted through the vagina. It allows the physician to view the cervix and uterine walls. Sometimes, gas or liquid is used to expand the uterus and allow a better view. If necessary, tiny instruments can also be passed through the tube and used for certain procedures, such as taking a biopsy or removing a polyp.
Hysteroscopy is often done to figure out the cause of abnormal menstrual bleeding. However, it can also be used to:
If surgery is necessary, hysteroscopy is often used along with laparoscopy, a kind of surgery performed through small incisions in the abdomen. Tiny tools are passed through the incisions, and the hysteroscope guides the doctors while surgery is performed.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kristen M. Sharp, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Kristen M. Sharp, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Madison, WI were ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging, women's imaging and blood draw.
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kristen M. Sharp, MD.
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The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kristen M. Sharp, MD treated were depression, hypertension, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.
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Dr. Kristen M. Sharp, MD graduated from Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine. She completed residency at University of Michigan Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the Obstetrics and Gynecology and has a state license in Wisconsin.
Medical School: Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine
Residency: University of Michigan Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: Obstetrics and Gynecology
Licensed In: Wisconsin
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Dr. Kristen Sharp works as an obstetrics & gynecology. Her areas of expertise include the following: myomectomy (fibroid removal), polypectomy (polyp removal), and hysterosalpingography. Before performing her residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Michigan, Dr. Sharp attended Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine. Dr. Sharp is affiliated with UnityPoint Health and UW Health. Dr. Sharp's practice in Madison, WI is open to new patients as reported by UnityPoint Health.